Oklahoma producers, especially those in the northeastern part of the state, should watch out for blister beetles in their alfalfa this summer. If a horse eats a blister beetle when snacking on alfalfa ...

Blister beetles in alfalfa cut throughout the summer months are an ongoing concern for horse owners in the southern and eastern regions of the United States. The consequences can be deadly if a horse ...

Though blister beetles make an appearance each year, the bug species is making itself more well known this summer due to the excessive dryness and heat. “It is primarily because of the drought that we ...

The shortage of horse quality hay in Minnesota has many owners purchasing hay from outside Minnesota and the Midwest. Along with this comes the risk of purchasing alfalfa hay infested with blister ...

As you probably can guess, any insect with a name like blister beetle is not an insect to approach with a casual attitude. • Always follow directions on the labels of both synthetic and natural ...

‘I’ve got something for you,” my husband calls from the front door. He’s found an oddly beautiful beetle in the autumn woods. It’s around three-quarters of an inch long, a dark iridescent teal, and ...